On Sunday at about 12:08 a.m., police responded to the 3400 block of Croffut Place in SE DC for reports of gunshots. When officers arrived they found Payne unconscious suffering from gunshot wounds, DC police said.

DC Fire and EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Police continue investigating this case. If you have any information about this suspect call Crime Solvers at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department's TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for anyone that provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction.